npj Digital Medicine

metrics 2024

Shaping the Future of Medicine with Open Access Knowledge

Introduction

npj Digital Medicine is a leading journal in the interdisciplinary landscape of digital health, published by NATURE PORTFOLIO. Since its inception in 2018, this open-access journal has rapidly established itself as a premier platform for innovative research and insights at the intersection of technology and healthcare. With an impressive impact factor and ranked in the Q1 category across multiple fields—including Computer Science Applications, Health Informatics, and Medicine—npj Digital Medicine represents the forefront of research aimed at revolutionizing patient care and healthcare delivery through digital advancements. The journal is positioned in the top percentiles of Scopus rankings, highlighting its vital role in shaping the future of medicine in an increasingly digital world. By providing a space for rigorous research and practical applications, npj Digital Medicine invites contributions from researchers, clinicians, and technologists eager to explore novel solutions to contemporary health challenges, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes on a global scale.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank4.27
Journal Impact Factor12.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)15.20
H-Index84
Journal IF Without Self12.40
Eigen Factor0.03
Normal Eigen Factor5.81
Influence5.18
Immediacy Index2.30
Cited Half Life3.20
Citing Half Life4.60
JCI3.40
Total Documents932
WOS Total Citations9902
SCIMAGO Total Citations22710
SCIMAGO SELF Citations567
Scopus Journal Rank4.27
Cites / Document (2 Years)12.51
Cites / Document (3 Years)15.75
Cites / Document (4 Years)15.48

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Computer Science Applications in Computer Science
Rank #7/817
Percentile 99.14
Quartile Q1
Health Informatics in Medicine
Rank #2/138
Percentile 98.55
Quartile Q1
Medicine (miscellaneous) in Medicine
Rank #5/398
Percentile 98.74
Quartile Q1
Health Information Management in Health Professions
Rank #5/59
Percentile 91.53
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 2/174
Percentile 99.10
Quartile Q1
MEDICAL INFORMATICS
Rank 2/44
Percentile 96.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 2/175
Percentile 98.86
Quartile Q1
MEDICAL INFORMATICS
Rank 2/44
Percentile 95.45
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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